Name: The mystery box
Uploaded: 2008-01-10T06:00:00Z
Duration: 17 min 48 s
Description: J.J. Abrams traces his love for the unseen mystery –- a passion that's evident in his films and TV shows, including Lost, Star Trek and the upcoming Star Wars VII -- back to its magical beginnings.

J.J. Abrams traces his love for the unseen mystery –- a passion that's evident in his films and TV shows, including Lost, Star Trek and the upcoming Star Wars VII -- back to its magical beginnings.

The mystery box

The unseen and unknown spark the deepest creativity; sometimes, not opening a box is more powerful than knowing its contents. A childhood spent taking apart radios and marveling at a never-opened magic box inspired a lifelong fascination with potential and surprise. Films and stories thrive on withheld information, drawing audiences in with questions rather than explanations. Technology now puts these tools of wonder in everyone's hands, making creativity and storytelling accessible to all.